Article
Agricultural Engineering
Juan J. Espada, Hector Villalobos, Rosalia Rodriguez
Summary: The study evaluated the environmental feasibility of producing bioethanol from cardoon, showing that steam explosion-based pretreatments can significantly reduce dependence on fossil fuels and CO2 emissions, but also increase the demand for enzymes and chemicals.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Huisheng Lyu, Shuyuan Yang, Jia Zhang, Yongxin Feng, Zhongfeng Geng
Summary: The study suggests that utilizing cellulosic C5 sugar in the process of cassava bioethanol production, especially in the WPC-2 integrated process, shows better performance in terms of energy efficiency and environmental impact. The downstream product E85 fuel from WPC-2 also demonstrates higher application potential.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hafiz Usman Ghani, Shabbir H. Gheewala
Summary: Bioethanol from sugarcane molasses in Pakistan has the potential to replace a significant portion of gasoline consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and have higher energy gains compared to fossil-based energy inputs. However, it also has higher impacts on acidification and freshwater eutrophication compared to gasoline. Considerable improvements in performance can be achieved through different existing practices and plant arrangements.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammed Amouri, Toudert Ahmed Zaid, Majda Aziza, Ouahid Zandouche
Summary: This paper conducts a comprehensive cradle to tank life cycle assessment of Moringa oleifera derived biodiesel to examine its environmental impacts. The results show that Moringa biodiesel has a greenhouse gas emissions reduction of 52.34% compared to petrodiesel. However, it exhibits higher environmental impacts in various aspects, such as abiotic depletion of elements, human toxicity, and aquatic ecotoxicity. Nevertheless, coproducts valorization and ecofriendly inputs use can contribute to improved environmental performance compared to petrodiesel.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Alessandra Fusi, Jacopo Bacenetti, Andrea R. Proto, Doriana E. A. Tedesco, Domenico Pessina, Davide Facchinetti
Summary: The production of miscanthus pellets has a lower environmental impact compared to wood pellets, mainly due to lower energy consumption during the pelletizing process. Miscanthus pellets show a reduction in environmental impact in categories such as global warming potential compared to wood pellets.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Paula Mendoza Moreno, Evan Sproul, Jason C. Quinn
Summary: This study develops process models for pyrolysis and pelletization of guayule bagasse, exploring the best pathway for converting it into fuels. By comparing the economic and life cycle results, it reveals the economic potential of bagasse, its environmental impact, and the possibilities for reducing production costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Erik Budsberg, Nathan Parker, Varaprasad Bandaru, Renata Bura, Rick Gustafson
Summary: This research investigates the potential environmental impacts of the bio-jet fuels industry by using spatial analysis and life cycle assessment. The results show that the conversion of land to grow poplar trees for fuel production varies by region, and it is essential to understand these impacts before developing the biofuel industry.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rufis Fregue Tiegam Tagne, Remo Santagata, Donald Raoul Tchuifon Tchuifon, Junie Albine Kenfack Atangana, Francois Rene Ateba, Teodor Vintila, Nche George Ndifor-Angwagor, Solomon Gabche Anagho, Sergio Ulgiati
Summary: This study focuses on the environmental impact assessment of second-generation liquid and gaseous biofuel production in Cameroon, utilizing the Life Cycle Assessment method to identify hotspots in the conversion of biomass to bioethanol and biomethane. The findings will serve as a reference for decision-making in pilot plants and large-scale production, aiming to promote sustainable development of a biomass-energy industry based on avocado seeds, cocoa pods, and peanut shells.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Arman Satari Dibazar, Arash Aliasghar, Asal Behzadnezhad, Aria Shakiba, Maryam Pazoki
Summary: Researchers are developing new techniques for clean fuel production to address environmental problems such as global warming, with bioethanol being considered one of the most important renewable fuels. This study investigates the energy cycle and estimates the potential environmental effects of ethanol production from sugarcane bagasse in Iran. The results show that the bioethanol production process has negative environmental impacts, particularly in terms of abiotic depletion and global warming potential.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kuntawit Witthayolankowit, Alessandro Marson, Kiran Reddy Baddigam, Daria Lebedeva, Manzoorahmed Shaikh, Anuja Kane, Deepika Gupta, Maria Ivarsson Wide, Aji P. Mathew, David Kubicka, Alessandro Manzardo, Joseph S. M. Samec
Summary: To achieve a viable forest-based biorefinery, both the carbohydrate and lignin parts of the raw material should be valorized. This study successfully converted softwood lignin into valuable monophenols and utilized the carbohydrate portion to produce cellulose fibers and biofuels, achieving efficient utilization of forestry waste.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ines Baccar, Khaoula Ben Hnich, Zouhour Khila, Marie-Noelle Pons, Mehrez Romdhane, Noureddine Hajjaji
Summary: This paper conducts a life cycle assessment of bioethanol production from Tunisian waste dates to evaluate its environmental performance. The results show that bioethanol produced from waste dates performs well in various environmental impact categories, with electricity generation being the main contributor to most of the impacts.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Viktoria Mannheim
Summary: This paper assesses the environmental impacts of polypropylene and PP-PE-PET mixed-plastic products in the production stage using a life cycle assessment method, comparing the effects of different production methods on resource use and emissions. The research results can be used to develop more environmentally friendly injection-molding processes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Baoquan Cheng, Kun Lu, Jianchang Li, Huihua Chen, Xiaowei Luo, Muhammad Shafique
Summary: This study proposes an approach that integrates BIM and LCA to comprehensively evaluate the life cycle environmental impacts of buildings. By calculating environmental impact factors and linking them to building-related environmental issues, a comprehensive assessment is conducted. The results show that the material production stage is crucial for improving a building's environmental performance.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, Shahin Rafiee, Pouya Mohammadi, Barat Ghobadian, Su Shiung Lam, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: The study found that substituting a portion of diesel with biodiesel and bioethanol is an attractive strategy from the exergetic, economic, and environmental perspectives. Increasing biodiesel concentration in the fuel blend can improve system performance, while the effects of bioethanol on the indicators were not consistent. Most of the prepared fuel blends were found to be superior to diesel.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Karoline Wowra, Esther Hegel, Andreas Scharf, Alexander Gruenberger, Katrin Rosenthal
Summary: The use of bioprocesses in industrial production offers resource- and energy-efficient processes with renewable, nonfossil feedstocks. However, the environmental benefits of early-stage bioprocess development need to be demonstrated using standardized methods such as life cycle assessment (LCA). This article discusses selected LCA studies of early-stage bioprocesses, highlighting their potential and contribution to estimating environmental impacts and decision support. Recommendations are provided for addressing challenges in conducting LCAs of early-stage bioprocesses and opportunities are identified for future applicability, such as establishing dedicated bioprocess databases for the use of LCAs as standard tools among bioprocess engineers.
TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Indra Al Irsyad, Anthony Halog, Rabindra Nepal
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Economics
Milton Aurelio Uba de Andrade Junior, Hugo Valid, Aline C. Soterroni, Fernando M. Ramos, Anthony Halog
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tianchu Lu, Anthony Halog
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WORLD ECOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Indra Al Irsyad, Anthony Halog, Rabindra Nepal, Deddy Priatmodjo Koesrindartoto
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rodrigo Salvador, Fabio N. Puglieri, Anthony Halog, Fernanda G. de Andrade, Cassiano M. Piekarski, Antonio C. De Francisco
Summary: The circular bioeconomy presents a nearly $8 trillion opportunity until 2030, but innovative business models are crucial for its success. This study highlights key aspects for designing, implementing, and managing business models in the circular bioeconomy, shedding light on key points for implementation and management of business models.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Resmond Lat Reano, Anthony Halog
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rodrigo Salvador, Murillo V. Barros, Fausto Freire, Anthony Halog, Cassiano M. Piekarski, Antonio C. De Francisco
Summary: This article aims to identify the most influential circular economy strategies for managing each business model building block, as well as the building blocks most affected by these strategies. The research found that developing strategic partnerships, engaging stakeholders along the value chain, and using digital technologies are the most influential strategies for business modelling in the context of circular economy.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Resmond L. Reano, Victor Antonio N. de Padua, Anthony B. Halog
Summary: This study assessed the environmental performance and energy efficiency of electricity generation from rice straw using a G/ICE system. The results show a significant difference in global warming potential under different production scenarios, which can be reduced by mitigating methane emissions and carbon sequestration. Attention should also be paid to the impact of fossil fuels and chemicals used in agricultural production on the environment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Reza Hesampour, Morteza Taki, Rostam Fathi, Mehrdad Hassani, Anthony Halog
Summary: This study measured the energy, economic and environmental aspects of greenhouse cucumber production systems using life cycle assessment (LCA) technique, cumulative exergy demand (CExD) analysis, and data envelopment analysis (DEA). The findings showed that improving the efficiency of the crop production process can reduce energy consumption, and chemical fertilizers and labor are the major contributors to total expenses. Direct and indirect emissions are identified as environmental hotspots.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rodrigo Salvador, Murillo Vetroni Barros, Mechthild Donner, Paulo Brito, Anthony Halog, Antonio C. De Francisco
Summary: This article aims to study the drivers, opportunities, challenges, and barriers for businesses in a circular bioeconomy (CBE) from both theoretical and practical perspectives, as well as to identify regional differences in these aspects across continents. Through a mixed-method approach including a literature review and interviews, several drivers, opportunities, challenges, and barriers were identified, and strategies and business implications for advancing CBEs were proposed.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tuan-Dung Hoang, Suhaib A. Bandh, Fayaz A. Malla, Irteza Qayoom, Shahnaz Bashir, Suhail Bashir Peer, Anthony Halog
Summary: Over the past 50 years, the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere has increased significantly due to the extensive use of fossil fuels. Predictions indicate that this upward trend will continue, making the reduction of CO2 emissions a challenging task for various stakeholders. The UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts to achieve NetZero goals. This review focuses on carbon adsorption and conversion technologies, which have gained attention for their potential to mitigate CO2 emissions and presents a timely and meaningful analysis of materials and scalability.
Article
Thermodynamics
Reza Hessampour, Aboubakr Bastani, Mehrdad Hassani, Sabina Failla, Magdalena Daria Vaverkova, Anthony Halog
Summary: This study evaluates the energy consumption, cumulative exergy demand, water footprint, and environmental impacts of canned apple production using life cycle assessment. Data envelopment analysis is also applied to identify strategies for improving apple orchard efficiency. Questionnaires and interviews were conducted in the West Azerbaijan state of Iran to gather necessary data. The study findings reveal a low efficiency of apple orchards in the research area, with micronutrients and phosphate identified as having the highest potential for reduction. Cost-saving potentials and economic indicators were also determined. The results show that abiotic depletion can be significantly reduced, and non-renewable fossil fuel consumption in apple gardens mainly comes from nitrogen and diesel fuel.
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
Subkhi Abdul Aziz, Nidya Astrini, Elisabeth Rianawati, Anthony Halog, Muhammad Indra Al Irsyad
Summary: The waste problem is a global issue, especially for high-populated developing countries like Indonesia. Indonesia faces policy challenges in implementing waste management measures compared to benchmark countries like Germany, Netherlands, and Denmark. The country can improve its implementation by taking a multi-faceted approach, involving informal sectors and associations, and exploring other technologies for optimizing waste utilization for energy.
2022 IEEE ELECTRICAL POWER AND ENERGY CONFERENCE (EPEC)
(2022)
Review
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Raquel Balanay, Anthony Halog
Summary: This review emphasizes the importance of a systems/holistic approach in analyzing and implementing the development of a circular economy, highlighting the need to consider reductionist vs. systems perspectives. It stresses the crucial role of doing the right thing right for sustainability in a circular economy and discusses how both reductionist and systems approaches can be complementary to improve current initiatives in the field.
Article
Art
Rowena P. Varela, Raquel M. Balanay, Anthony Halog
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSERVATION SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)